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September 8, 2013

______________________________ Homebound:

Church Family
Remember in Prayer: Mr. Trent Timmer Mr. Howard Vanden Toorn Mr. Rick Vander Veen Mrs. Ruth Wiley

Order of Worship

Morning Worship - 9:30 AM Silent Prayer Votum and Salutation Psalter 24 Reading of the Law Psalter 74 Reading of Scripture Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter 333 Sermon Psalter 415:6, 7 Prayer Offertory Psalter 204: 2, 3, 4 Benediction Doxology Psalter 378:1

Song Service - 5:50 PM Psalter 123: all Psalter 72:4 Evening Worship - 6:00 PM Silent Prayer Votum and Salutation Psalter 318:1-3 Reading of Scripture Apostles Creed Psalter 388 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter 365 Sermon Psalter 83 Prayer Offertory Psalter 277:3, 5, 8 Benediction Doxology Psalter 413

Mrs. Elsie Arnoudse Mr. Everett Beute Mrs. Fran Hekman Mrs. Dorothy Hitchcock Mr. Cornelius Jobse Mrs. Barb Kwekel Mr. & Mrs. Albert VandenToorn Mrs. Gertrude VanderGraaf Mrs. Marian VerHage Serviceman: Dan Arnoudse

Micah Pennings, son of Ken & Belinda, is scheduled to have an important scan this Tuesday, September 10. The family covets your prayers. ______________________________

Consistory Members
Pastors: Dr. David Murray (Chairman-Consistory) Dr. L. W. Bilkes (Emeritus) Dr. Jerry Bilkes Peter VanKempen (Vice Chairman) David Faasse (Secretary) Tom Karel Sr. Henk Kleyn Dwight Prince Ron Rittner 616.647.0570 616.458.3250 616.954.7094 616.677.3735 616.304.2946 616.667.9105 616.780.9426 616.299.4610 616.485.2344 616.361.6348 616.361.8096 616.446.0587 616.669.5758 616.299.4611 616.791.1512

Elders:

Sermon : The Secret of the Lord Scripture: Psalm 25 Text: Psalm 25:14

Sermon : Justification Scripture: Romans 3:9-31 Text: Romans 3:21-26 Lords Day 23

Deacons: Joel Markwat (Chairman-Deacons) Roger Osmun (Secretary) Ron Vander Boon (Asst. Treasurer) Bill Pols David Pronk Treasurer: Gerrit Kleyn

Meditation
UNION TO CHRIST Union to Christ may be considered either as secret or open. Gods elect had a secret union to Christ, from all eternity: for they were chosen in Him before the foundation of the world; and were as early blessed in him with all spiritual blessings; grace was given to them in him, before the world began. On account of this union they were preserved in him, in time, notwithstanding the fall of Adam [for though they fell from the image of God, they did not fall out of his favor]: they were represented in him and by him, when he was crucified and slain, buried and rose again; whence they are said to be raised up together [with him], and made to sit together, in heavenly places, in Christ. Now this secret union to Christ becomes open and manifest in conversion. I knew a man in Christ, says the apostle, above fourteen years ago; meaning himself, who was converted so many years before the time of his then writing. In the same sense we are to understand those words of the same apostle where he says that Andronicus and Junia were in Christ before him: which cannot be said of their election in Christ and federal relation to Him; which commenced together. With respect to these things, one person can not be said to be in Christ before another: but one may be converted before another, and so appear to be in Christ before the other does; which is what the apostle means. J. Gill I could not help being affected with that noble passage n a Christian writer; If all the enjoyments in the world were to be sold together in one lot, they would not be worth even the labor of a mans opening his mouth to say I will but them. -- As for those saints whose wings are still somewhat clogged with the bird-lime of this world, let them consider how ill it becomes the offspring of heaven to go licking up the dust of this world; the womans seed to content itself with the food of the serpent. -- When the worldly wise dived into the bottom of natures sea, instead of coming up laden with pearls of price, they return with nothing but handfuls of shells and gravel. Arrowsmith

Congregational Life
Today, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will lead our worship services, the Lord willing. This morning, Dr. Jerry Bilkes will preach a preparatory message for the Lords Supper which is scheduled for Sunday morning, September 15. The observance of the Lords Supper, in our congregation and denomination, is a close communion. Therefore, those who are not members are asked to appear before the consistory prior to being permitted to partake of the Lords Supper. Those visitors desiring to attend are encouraged to contact the pastor or one of the elders before the next elders meeting. There will be no Sunday School/Catechism that morning. The Sunday School and Catechism classes begin this morning. We will have a combined opening upstairs, for all classes. Parents and grandparents are welcome to join us. Next Sunday, Pastor David Murray will conduct the worship services, the Lord willing. From the Deacons: In the narthex you will find this years Free Reformed Christian Education letter and form. We are asking that if you are requesting assistance for this school year, the form will need to be filled out completely and returned to the deacons no later than September 22, 2013. Jo Diekema has requested her membership papers. We commend her and her husband Steve to the Lord. Robert & Diane VanderZand have requested membership papers for them and their four children. We commend them to the Lords care. Confession of Faith/New Members Class - This year again the confession of faith class will be taught after the morning service. On September 22, a brief informational meeting about the class will be held downstairs after the morning service. If you have finished catechism classes, please consider joining the class. For those considering joining our congregation we will be offering a new members class as well. Please contact Jerry Bilkes in person or email jerrybilkes@gmail.com. The Adult Sunday class will start up again on September 22 after the morning service. For the first few months, Pastor Murray will lead a study of the book "The Peace Maker" by Ken Sande. The subtitle is "A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict". This book is filled with biblical and practical instruction that will help you no matter what your circumstances. We encourage all adults to attend as able. The books are available in the narthex on the book table at no charge.

Calendar
"The Lord willing" James 4:15 September 10 - (Tuesday) 7 PM There will be a baby shower for Parker John, son of Jordan & Betsy Timmer. There is a box in the narthex if you would like to go in on a gift. Please call Arleen Boven is you would like to make a food dish for the shower. Thank you! September 10 (Tuesday) Elders meeting starts at 7 PM with the full Consistory meeting to begin at 8 PM. September 14 - (Saturday) 8:30 AM - 4 PM Young Adult Book Study. Habitat for Humanity volunteer day. See Mark Moerdyk for details. September 14 - (Saturday) 7 PM Informal service at Mel Trotter mission. Russ Herman will be leading the service. September 15 - (Sunday) 4:15 PM First Youth Group meeting of the season. All young people 8th grade through college are encouraged to join us. Russ Herman will be our leader again this year. September 21 (Saturday) You are invited to join us at the Word & Deed auction at Zion Christian School in Byron Center. Dinner will be served starting at 4:30pm with live and silent auctions to follow. Proceeds will benefit the Nakekela HIV/AIDS clinic in South Africa. The clinic provides hospice care to the most critically ill patients, home based nursing care to over 400 other patients, and the hope of the gospel of Jesus Christ to many more. Please join us as we seek to bless the sick in South Africa through both Word and deed. September 25 (Wednesday) 67:30 PM Boys & Girls club will have their season kick-off hot dog roast at church.

Sermon Notes
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Other News
Mitchell Biannual Youth Conference- September 27-28. See the bulletin board downstairs for details. Come Over and Help (COAH) is a missionary organization with a heart for (former) communist countries. There will be a presentation at Plymouth Christian High school on Thursday, September 26 at 7:30 PM. Speakers for this evening are Mr. Riko Viviers; mission worker from Yakutia, Siberia and Mr. Cees Brouwer; project manager. Everyone is most welcome.

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Nursery
Today Morning Evening Room A Arleen Boven Margot Timmer Betty Elliott Cheryl Moerdyk Next Week Morning Evening Susan Osmun Liz Prince Martha Markwat Makenna Pronk August Mother in Charge Room B Sarah Walkotten Joni Murray Shona Murray Naysi Pennings Aileen Rittner Annelise Moerdyk Julie Timmer Courtney Prince Tammy Timmer

Ushers
Morning Today Next Week Jason Beeke Mark Arnoudse Evening Steve Kleyn Henry Boven

Offerings
First Collection Today Next Week Education Fund General Fund Second Collection Building Fund Seminary Instructor Fund Collection Boxes Pregnancy Resource Center Come Over & Help

Please send material for the bulletin to Julie La Rocque by noon on Thursday: 616.647.9198 or juleslarocque@yahoo.com The Banner of Truth Radio Broadcast, sponsored by our church, can be heard every Sunday on WFUR 102.9 FM at 10:45 AM 950 Ball Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503 616.456.8473 www.frcgr.org

Song Service: Psalter 123: all and Psalter 72:4

LITURGY September 8, 2013 Morning Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 24 Law Psalter: 74 Scripture Reading: Psalm 25 Text: Psalm 25:14 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 333 Sermon: The Secret of the Lord Psalter: 415:6, 7 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 204:2, 3, 4 Benediction Doxology: 378:1

LITURGY September 8, 2013 Evening Service Votum & Salutation Psalter: 318:1-3 Scripture Reading: Romans 3:9-31 Text: Romans 3:21-26/Lords Day 23 Apostles Creed Psalter: 388 Pastoral Prayer Offertory Psalter: 365 Sermon: Justification Psalter: 83 Prayer Offertory Psalter: 277:3, 5, 8 Benediction Doxology: 413

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